Honda That'S: Which Version Should You Choose?
The Honda That'S was produced from February 2002 to June 2007 in a single generation, with a Mini 5-doors body and four listed versions. Every version carries the same exact database name, 0.7 AT, so the useful distinctions are power and drive: 0.7 AT, 52 hp, FWD; 0.7 AT, 52 hp, AWD; 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD; and 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD.
The Honda That'S was produced from February 2002 to June 2007 in a single generation, with a Mini 5-doors body and four listed versions. Every version carries the same exact database name, 0.7 AT, so the useful distinctions are power and drive: 0.7 AT, 52 hp, FWD; 0.7 AT, 52 hp, AWD; 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD; and 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD. The 64 hp engine is the stronger choice, while FWD gives the lowest listed kerb weights. AWD is available at both power levels. Because prices are not provided, the “extra money” cannot be quantified; the comparison can only show what a higher-priced version would add in specifications.
Honda That'S generation and versions
Honda offered one That'S generation from February 2002 through June 2007. It used the Mini 5-doors body and included four versions, all named 0.7 AT. There is no separate restyling or later generation in the supplied data, so choosing between versions means comparing two engine outputs, FWD against AWD, and different listed weights rather than comparing model generations.
The four versions share a 656 cc Gasoline engine, an Automatic gearbox with 3 gears, 155 mm of ground clearance, and a 31-litre fuel tank. Engine output, boost, drive and weight create the meaningful differences.
Engine and specs comparison
| Exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 AT (52 hp, FWD) | 52 hp / 38 kW at 7200 rpm | 61 Nm at 4500 rpm | 656 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline; 4 valves per cylinder | No | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD |
| 0.7 AT (52 hp, AWD) | 52 hp / 38 kW at 7200 rpm | 61 Nm at 4500 rpm | 656 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 3, Inline; 4 valves per cylinder | No | Automatic, 3 gears | AWD |
| 0.7 AT (64 hp, FWD) | 64 hp / 47 kW at 6000 rpm | 93 Nm at 4000 rpm | 656 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 3, Inline; 4 valves per cylinder | Turbo | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD |
| 0.7 AT (64 hp, AWD) | 64 hp / 47 kW at 6000 rpm | 93 Nm at 4000 rpm | 656 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 3, Inline; 4 valves per cylinder | Turbo | Automatic, 3 gears | AWD |
Both 0.7 AT, 52 hp versions use distributed injection (multi-point), have no boost and produce 61 Nm. Both 0.7 AT, 64 hp versions also use distributed injection (multi-point), but add Turbo boost and produce 93 Nm. Moving from 52 hp to 64 hp adds 12 hp, a gain of about 23%, while torque rises by 32 Nm, or about 52%. The stronger engine also reaches its power peak 1200 rpm earlier and its torque peak 500 rpm earlier.
Power per litre is approximately 79 hp/litre for either 0.7 AT, 52 hp version and approximately 98 hp/litre for either 0.7 AT, 64 hp version. The 64 hp specification therefore provides about 19 additional hp/litre.
The naturally aspirated engine has a compression ratio of 10.5, while the Turbo engine has a compression ratio of 8.5. Every engine has a 66 × 64 mm bore and stroke. A front, transverse engine position is stated for the 0.7 AT, 52 hp, AWD and 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD versions; engine position is not measured for the other two versions.
Performance, top speed and economy
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured for all four 0.7 AT versions. Fuel consumption in the city, on the highway and combined is also not measured for every version, so the supplied figures do not support an mpg comparison. CO₂ output and environmental class are not measured for all four versions.
The 0.7 AT, 52 hp, FWD has a listed top speed of 130 km/h. Top speed is not measured for the 0.7 AT, 52 hp, AWD.
The 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD has a listed top speed of 140 km/h, which is 10 km/h higher than the measured figure for the 52 hp FWD version. Top speed is not measured for the 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD. The missing figures should not be treated as proof that one unmeasured version is faster or more economical than another.
Dimensions, weight and practical specifications
| Exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 AT (52 hp, FWD) | 820 kg | 1040 kg | 155 mm | 31 litres | not measured |
| 0.7 AT (52 hp, AWD) | 880 kg | not measured | 155 mm | 31 litres | not measured |
| 0.7 AT (64 hp, FWD) | 860 kg | not measured | 155 mm | 31 litres | not measured |
| 0.7 AT (64 hp, AWD) | 920 kg | 1140 kg | 155 mm | 31 litres | not measured |
At 820 kg, the 0.7 AT, 52 hp, FWD is the lightest listed version. The 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD weighs 860 kg, an increase of 40 kg, while gaining 12 hp and 32 Nm. Comparing like-for-like AWD versions, the 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD is 40 kg heavier than the 0.7 AT, 52 hp, AWD and provides the same 12 hp and 32 Nm increases.
AWD adds 60 kg within either power level: the 52 hp models rise from 820 kg with FWD to 880 kg with AWD, and the 64 hp models rise from 860 kg with FWD to 920 kg with AWD.
Weight per horsepower separates the versions clearly. The 0.7 AT, 52 hp, FWD carries about 15.8 kg per hp, and the 0.7 AT, 52 hp, AWD carries about 16.9 kg per hp. The 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD improves that figure to about 13.4 kg per hp, while the 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD records about 14.4 kg per hp. On the supplied numbers alone, the 64 hp FWD version has the most favourable power-to-weight relationship.
The 0.7 AT, 52 hp, FWD and 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD each have a 220 kg difference between gross and kerb weight. Gross weight is not measured for the other two versions. Exterior dimensions are not measured, and wheel sizes are not measured for every version.
Suspension, brakes, reliability and problems
Every version has Independent, spring front suspension, front Disc brakes and rear Drum brakes. The 0.7 AT, 52 hp, AWD and 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD have Independent, spring rear suspension. The 0.7 AT, 52 hp, FWD and 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD have Dependent, spring rear suspension.
Reliability results and known problems are not measured in the supplied data. The specifications therefore cannot establish whether the Turbo engine, AWD system, Automatic gearbox or either rear-suspension arrangement is more reliable. Service intervals, repair frequency and maintenance costs are also not measured, so they should be checked separately before purchase.
Which Honda That'S 0.7 AT should you buy?
Choose the 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD if the priority is the strongest specification with the best calculated weight-per-horsepower figure. It combines 64 hp and 93 Nm with an 860 kg kerb weight, producing about 13.4 kg per hp. Compared with the 0.7 AT, 52 hp, FWD, it adds 12 hp and 32 Nm for 40 kg more weight. Its top speed, gross weight and fuel consumption are not measured.
Choose the 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD if you want the 64 hp Turbo engine together with AWD. It provides 93 Nm and a measured 140 km/h top speed, but its 920 kg kerb weight is the highest of the four. It weighs 60 kg more than the 64 hp FWD version and has a less favourable figure of about 14.4 kg per hp.
Choose the 0.7 AT, 52 hp, FWD if low listed kerb weight matters more than maximum output. At 820 kg, it is 40 kg lighter than the 64 hp FWD model and 100 kg lighter than the 64 hp AWD model. It produces 52 hp and 61 Nm, has no boost, and is the only version listed for 95 fuel. Its measured top speed is 130 km/h.
Choose the 0.7 AT, 52 hp, AWD if AWD is required but the Turbo engine is not. It weighs 880 kg, which is 60 kg more than the 52 hp FWD version and 40 kg less than the 64 hp AWD version. Its top speed, gross weight and fuel consumption are not measured.
Overall, the 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD offers the strongest numerical balance of power and weight, while the 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD combines maximum output with AWD. The two 52 hp versions provide the non-Turbo alternative. Since purchase prices, fuel consumption and reliability evidence are not measured, the final decision should depend on the condition and price of the individual car as well as whether FWD or AWD is required.